Afterload Is

question 104

Multiple Choice

Afterload is

• A) the name given to an increase in end-diastolic volume.
• B) the arterial pressure that the ventricles must overcome to eject blood.
• C) the amount cardiac output must increase during exercise.
• D) another name for venous return.
• E) the extent to which ventricular walls are stretched.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

The income statement is a financial report that summarizes the revenues, costs, and expenses incurred during a specific period of time, typically a fiscal quarter or year.

Total Liabilities

The aggregate of all debts and financial obligations a company owes to external parties.

Contra-Liability Account

An account that reduces the amount of a liability, often used to record discounts or allowances that decrease the total amount owed by a company.

Cash Inflow

The cumulative sum of funds flowing into a company, usually originating from its operations, investments, and financial activities.